CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR YOUNG WOMEN WHO ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE AURORA YOUNG PHILANTHROPIST OF THE YEAR AWARD Aurora Women & Girls Foundation, Inc. is seeking nominations for young women (between the ages of 14 to 18 years old) who are doing great things in their communities – who are “giving back” and making a difference. Whether cleaning up a beach, working in a food pantry, raising funds for a local shelter, teaching a group of kids to dance, we are looking for a young woman who is providing leadership and inspiration to help change her community. Aurora wants to recognize a young woman who has identified a need or issue in her community and has actively addressed the problem. The Aurora Young Philanthropist of the Year Award was created to recognize young women who are leaders in their communities. We are looking for a special young woman who has demonstrated excellence in community activities – raising money, supporting a cause, volunteering – i.e., making a difference in the lives of her family and neighbors and in the Greater Hartford region. The honoree will be recognized as the Aurora’s 2014 Young Philanthropist of the Year at our annual breakfast on October 15, 2014. She will have an opportunity to share her experiences with breakfast attendees and she will receive a monetary award. A simple nomination form is required and due by May 1, 2014. Eligibility and Nomination Process:  A young woman between 14 to 18 years old from the Greater Hartford area who is active in her community.  A nomination letter should detail how the nominee has demonstrated leadership and excellence in community activities – raising money, supporting a cause, and/or volunteering.  The award process is open to anyone who wishes to submit the nomination form and provide the required information. Self-nominations are accepted.  Nominations should be submitted by May 1, 2014 (via email or postmarked) to:  [email protected] – Attention: Cheryl Dumont-Smith or  Mail to: Aurora Women & Girls Foundation, P.O. Box 271035, West Hartford, CT 06127-1035 Attn: Aurora Young Philanthropist Award Selection: An Aurora Women & Girls Foundation Board Committee oversees the nomination process and selects the Aurora Young Philanthropist of the Year. Past Recipients include: 2013 Claudia Udolf 2012 Vaeyanna Lettman 2011 Angelica Torres-Maldonado 2010 Elizabeth O’Neill 2009 Martha Olang 2008 Kathleen Campbell Kingswood Oxford Capital Prep Magnet School Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Northwest Catholic High School Greater Hartford Academy of Math & Science Glastonbury High School AURORA YOUNG PHILANTHROPIST OF THE YEAR AWARD Nomination Form Please submit the following nomination form to: [email protected] or Aurora Women & Girls Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 271035 West Hartford, CT 06127-1035 Attn: Aurora Young Philanthropist Award Deadline (postmarked or received via email): May 1, 2014 Nominee for Aurora Young Philanthropist of the Year Award Name Address City State Zip Code Telephone E-mail School Date of Birth Nominator Information Name of Nominator Name of Organization, if applicable Relationship to Nominee Address City State Telephone E-mail Signature: Zip Code NOMINATION Describe why you feel this nominee is deserving of the Aurora Young Philanthropist of the Year Award. Please provide details on how she has/is making a difference in her community through volunteering, fundraising, supporting a cause, or in other ways that illustrate her philanthropic leadership. THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING